Words Starting With K
Kickstart your vocabulary with a kaleidoscope of words that begin with K! From the kooky to the kindhearted, this collection is packed with knowledge and keepsakes. Whether you’re a keen wordsmith or just curious, let’s dive into the world of K and uncover some knockout terms!
2 letter words
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| ki | 6 | the circulating life energy that in Chinese philosophy is thought to be inherent in all things; in traditional Chinese medicine the balance of negative and positive forms in the body is believed to be essential for good health | - |
| ka | 6 | unknown god; an epithet of Prajapati and Brahma | - |
| ko | 6 | a blow that renders the opponent unconscious | - |
| ky | 9 | a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses | - |
3 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| kid | 8 | be silly or tease one another | After we relaxed, we just kidded around |
| key | 10 | a coral reef off the southern coast of Florida | - |
| ken | 7 | range of what one can know or understand | beyond my ken |
| kit | 7 | gear consisting of a set of articles or tools for a specified purpose | - |
| kay | 10 | - | - |
| kin | 7 | a person having kinship with another or others | he's kin |
| kat | 7 | the leaves of the shrub Catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea; has the effect of a euphoric stimulant | in Yemen kat is used daily by 85% of adults |
| kyu | 10 | - | - |
| keg | 8 | the quantity contained in a keg | - |
| kip | 9 | be asleep | - |
| kab | 9 | - | - |
| kif | 10 | - | - |
| kob | 9 | an orange-brown antelope of southeast Africa | - |
| kos | 7 | (in India) a unit of length having different values in different localities | - |
| ked | 8 | - | - |
| kea | 7 | large brownish-green New Zealand parrot | - |
| kep | 9 | - | - |
| kop | 9 | - | - |
| kas | 7 | - | - |
| kor | 7 | an ancient Hebrew unit of capacity equal to 10 baths or 10 ephahs | - |
| kae | 7 | - | - |
| kaf | 10 | - | - |
| kai | 7 | - | - |
| kak | 11 | - | - |
| kam | 9 | - | - |
| kaw | 10 | - | - |
| keb | 9 | Egyptian god of the earth; father of Osiris and Isis | - |
| kef | 10 | - | - |
| ket | 7 | - | - |
| kex | 14 | - | - |
| khi | 10 | the 22nd letter of the Greek alphabet | - |
| kir | 7 | - | - |
| kis | 7 | - | - |
| koa | 7 | - | - |
| koi | 7 | - | - |
| kon | 7 | - | - |
| kow | 10 | - | - |
| kue | 7 | - | - |
| kye | 10 | - | - |
4 letter words
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|---|---|---|---|
| know | 11 | accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority | The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne |
| keep | 10 | the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress | - |
| kill | 8 | mark for deletion, rub off, or erase | kill these lines in the President's speech |
| kind | 9 | agreeable, conducive to comfort | a dry climate kind to asthmatics |
| knew | 11 | - | - |
| king | 9 | a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom | - |
| kiss | 8 | the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof) | - |
| kept | 10 | (especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded | promises kept |
| kick | 14 | the act of delivering a blow with the foot | he gave the ball a powerful kick |
| kyle | 11 | - | - |
| kang | 9 | - | - |
| knee | 8 | joint between the femur and tibia in a quadruped; corresponds to the human knee | - |
| khan | 11 | an inn in some eastern countries with a large courtyard that provides accommodation for caravans | - |
| kane | 8 | - | - |
| keen | 8 | express grief verbally | - |
| knot | 8 | soft lump or unevenness in a yarn; either an imperfection or created by design | - |
| kent | 8 | United States painter noted for his woodcuts (1882-1971) | - |
| kilo | 8 | one thousand grams; the basic unit of mass adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites | a kilogram is approximately 2.2 pounds |
| kirk | 12 | a Scottish church | - |
| kite | 8 | a bank check drawn on insufficient funds at another bank in order to take advantage of the float | - |
| knit | 8 | needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine | - |
| knob | 10 | an ornament in the shape of a ball on the hilt of a sword or dagger | - |
| kana | 8 | - | - |
| kali | 8 | bushy plant of Old World salt marshes and sea beaches having prickly leaves; burned to produce a crude soda ash | - |
| kris | 8 | a Malayan dagger with a wavy blade | - |
| kaka | 12 | - | - |
| kiev | 11 | capital and largest city of the Ukraine; a major manufacturing and transportation center | - |
| kike | 12 | (ethnic slur) offensive term for a Jew | - |
| knut | 8 | king of Denmark and Norway who forced Edmund II to divide England with him; on the death of Edmund II, Canute became king of all England (994-1035) | - |
| kiwi | 11 | fuzzy brown egg-shaped fruit with slightly tart green flesh | - |
| kohl | 11 | a cosmetic preparation used by women in Egypt and Arabia to darken the edges of their eyelids | - |
| kelp | 10 | large brown seaweeds having fluted leathery fronds | - |
| keel | 8 | walk as if unable to control one's movements | - |
| karo | 8 | - | - |
| kemp | 12 | - | - |
| kama | 10 | Hindu god of love and erotic desire; opposite of Mara | - |
| kook | 12 | someone regarded as eccentric or crazy and standing out from a group | - |
| kale | 8 | a hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that do not form a head | - |
| kant | 8 | influential German idealist philosopher (1724-1804) | - |
| kern | 8 | United States composer of musical comedies (1885-1945) | - |
| kart | 8 | - | - |
| kilt | 8 | a knee-length pleated tartan skirt worn by men as part of the traditional dress in the Highlands of northern Scotland | - |
| kaki | 12 | blackish stilt of New Zealand sometimes considered a color phase of the white-headed stilt | - |
| kink | 12 | curl tightly | - |
| kero | 8 | - | - |
| kiln | 8 | a furnace for firing or burning or drying such things as porcelain or bricks | - |
| kayo | 11 | a blow that renders the opponent unconscious | - |
| keno | 8 | a game in which numbered balls are drawn at random and players cover the corresponding numbers on their cards | - |
| koto | 8 | Japanese stringed instrument that resembles a zither; has a rectangular wooden sounding board and usually 13 silk strings that are plucked with the fingers | - |
| kerb | 10 | an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter) | - |
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5 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| known | 12 | apprehended with certainty | a known quantity |
| knock | 15 | a vigorous blow | the sudden knock floored him |
| knife | 12 | any long thin projection that is transient | - |
| kinda | 10 | to some (great or small) extent | - |
| kelly | 12 | United States circus clown (1898-1979) | - |
| kitty | 12 | young domestic cat | - |
| kings | 10 | - | - |
| kiddo | 11 | - | - |
| kilos | 9 | - | - |
| kneel | 9 | supporting yourself on your knees | - |
| karma | 11 | (Hinduism and Buddhism) the effects of a person's actions that determine his destiny in his next incarnation | - |
| kinky | 16 | (informal) strikingly unconventional | - |
| kappa | 13 | the 10th letter of the Greek alphabet | - |
| kerry | 12 | - | - |
| kirby | 14 | - | - |
| knack | 15 | a special way of doing something | he had a special knack for getting into trouble |
| kylie | 12 | an Australian boomerang; one side flat and the other convex | - |
| kebab | 13 | cubes of meat marinated and cooked on a skewer usually with vegetables | - |
| kiosk | 13 | small area set off by walls for special use | - |
| kraut | 9 | offensive term for a person of German descent | - |
| kendo | 10 | - | - |
| klutz | 18 | (Yiddish) a clumsy dolt | - |
| kaput | 11 | destroyed or killed | - |
| kiddy | 14 | informal term for a young child | - |
| kanji | 16 | - | - |
| koala | 9 | sluggish tailless Australian arboreal marsupial with grey furry ears and coat; feeds on eucalyptus leaves and bark | - |
| kissy | 12 | - | - |
| khaki | 16 | a sturdy twilled cloth of a yellowish brown color used especially for military uniforms | - |
| kudos | 10 | an expression of approval and commendation | - |
| knave | 12 | a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel | - |
| knelt | 9 | - | - |
| kurta | 9 | a loose collarless shirt worn by many people on the Indian subcontinent (usually with a salwar or churidars or pyjama) | - |
| knoll | 9 | a small natural hill | - |
| keyed | 13 | set to a key or tone | - |
| kraft | 12 | strong wrapping paper made from pulp processed with a sulfur solution | - |
| kooky | 16 | informal or slang terms for mentally irregular | - |
| kondo | 10 | - | - |
| krill | 9 | shrimp-like planktonic crustaceans; major source of food for e.g. baleen whales | - |
| knead | 10 | make uniform | knead dough |
| kayak | 16 | a small canoe consisting of a light frame made watertight with animal skins; used by Eskimos | - |
| kazoo | 18 | a toy wind instrument that has a membrane that makes a sound when you hum into the mouthpiece | - |
| karat | 9 | the unit of measurement for the proportion of gold in an alloy; 18-karat gold is 75% gold; 24-karat gold is pure gold | - |
| kiang | 10 | wild ass of Tibet and Mongolia | - |
| krone | 9 | the basic unit of money in Norway | - |
| knell | 9 | make (bells) ring, often for the purposes of musical edification | - |
| khadi | 13 | a coarse homespun cotton cloth made in India | - |
| kofta | 12 | - | - |
| korma | 11 | - | - |
| kyrie | 12 | - | - |
| kalam | 11 | - | - |
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6 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| killer | 10 | predatory black-and-white toothed whale with large dorsal fin; common in cold seas | - |
| knight | 14 | a chessman shaped to resemble the head of a horse; can move two squares horizontally and one vertically (or vice versa) | - |
| kidnap | 13 | take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom | The industrialist's son was kidnapped |
| kidney | 14 | either of two bean-shaped excretory organs that filter wastes (especially urea) from the blood and excrete them and water in urine | urine passes out of the kidney through ureters to the bladder |
| knives | 13 | - | - |
| kindly | 14 | showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity | kindly criticism |
| karate | 10 | a traditional Japanese system of unarmed combat; sharp blows and kicks are given to pressure-sensitive points on the body of the opponent | - |
| keeper | 12 | one having charge of buildings or grounds or animals | - |
| kitten | 10 | young domestic cat | - |
| kettle | 10 | a large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it | - |
| kelvin | 13 | British physicist who invented the Kelvin scale of temperature and pioneered undersea telegraphy (1824-1907) | - |
| kisser | 10 | the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British) | - |
| kosher | 13 | conforming to dietary laws | kosher meat |
| kroner | 10 | - | - |
| kimchi | 17 | - | - |
| kahuna | 13 | - | - |
| kimono | 12 | a loose robe; imitated from robes originally worn by Japanese | - |
| kicker | 16 | a player who kicks the football | - |
| kiddie | 12 | informal term for a young child | - |
| kennel | 10 | outbuilding that serves as a shelter for a dog | - |
| kaiser | 10 | the title of the Holy Roman Emperors or the emperors of Austria or of Germany until 1918 | - |
| kernel | 10 | the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience | - |
| kabuki | 16 | - | - |
| keypad | 16 | a keyboard that is a data input device for computers; arrangement of keys is modelled after the typewriter keyboard | - |
| kamala | 12 | - | - |
| kismet | 12 | (Islam) the will of Allah | - |
| kraken | 14 | - | - |
| kidder | 12 | - | - |
| karmic | 14 | - | - |
| keeler | 10 | - | - |
| keener | 10 | - | - |
| keeled | 11 | having a ridge or shaped like a ridge or suggesting the keel of a ship | - |
| keenly | 13 | in a keen or penetrating way | he was keenly aware of his own shortcomings |
| kitsch | 15 | excessively garish or sentimental art; usually considered in bad taste | - |
| kibble | 14 | an iron bucket used for hoisting in wells or mining | - |
| kipper | 14 | salted and smoked herring | - |
| kowtow | 16 | bend the knees and bow in a servile manner | - |
| kindle | 11 | call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses) | - |
| khalif | 16 | the civil and religious leader of a Muslim state considered to be a representative of Allah on earth | - |
| kasbah | 15 | an older or native quarter of many cities in northern Africa; the quarter in which the citadel is located | - |
| katana | 10 | - | - |
| kingly | 14 | having the rank of or resembling or befitting a king | symbolizing kingly power |
| klaxon | 17 | a kind of loud horn formerly used on motor vehicles | - |
| kameez | 21 | a long tunic worn by many people from the Indian subcontinent (usually with a salwar or churidars) | - |
| kummel | 14 | liqueur flavored with caraway seed or cumin | - |
| kopeck | 18 | 100 kopecks equal 1 ruble in Russia | - |
| kibosh | 15 | stop from happening or developing | - |
| kaffir | 16 | important for human and animal food; growth habit and stem form similar to Indian corn but having sawtooth-edged leaves | - |
| kewpie | 15 | - | - |
| kidded | 13 | - | - |
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7 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| kidding | 14 | - | - |
| killing | 12 | very funny | a killing joke |
| kitchen | 16 | a room equipped for preparing meals | - |
| keeping | 14 | the responsibility of a guardian or keeper | he left his car in my keeping |
| knowing | 15 | characterized by conscious design or purpose | a knowing act of fraud |
| kingdom | 15 | the domain ruled by a king or queen | - |
| kissing | 12 | affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs) | - |
| kicking | 18 | the act of delivering a blow with the foot | the team's kicking was excellent |
| karaoke | 15 | singing popular songs accompanied by a recording of an orchestra (usually in bars or nightclubs) | - |
| ketchup | 18 | thick spicy sauce made from tomatoes | - |
| knuckle | 17 | a joint of a finger when the fist is closed | - |
| kashmir | 16 | an area in southwestern Asia whose sovereignty is disputed between Pakistan and India | - |
| kingpin | 14 | bolt that provides a steering joint in a motor vehicle | - |
| kremlin | 13 | citadel of a Russian town | - |
| kibbutz | 24 | a collective farm or settlement owned by its members in modern Israel; children are reared collectively | - |
| kindred | 13 | similar in quality or character | kindred souls |
| kleenex | 18 | a piece of soft absorbent paper (usually two or more thin layers) used as a disposable handkerchief | - |
| krypton | 16 | a colorless element that is one of the six inert gasses; occurs in trace amounts in air | - |
| knitted | 12 | made by intertwining threads in a series of connected loops rather than by weaving | knitted garments |
| kneecap | 15 | a small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint | - |
| keyhole | 17 | the hole where a key is inserted | - |
| kinetic | 13 | supplying motive force | the complex civilization of which Rome was the kinetic center |
| knotted | 12 | used of old persons or old trees; covered with knobs or knots | gnarled and knotted hands |
| kinship | 16 | (anthropology) relatedness or connection by blood or marriage or adoption | - |
| kickoff | 23 | the time at which something is supposed to begin | - |
| kestrel | 11 | small Old World falcon that hovers in the air against a wind | - |
| knocker | 17 | a device (usually metal and ornamental) attached by a hinge to a door | - |
| kindled | 13 | set afire | a kindled fire |
| keynote | 14 | (music) the first note of a diatonic scale | - |
| killick | 17 | - | - |
| killjoy | 21 | someone who spoils the pleasure of others | - |
| kaddish | 16 | - | - |
| keister | 11 | the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on | - |
| kinsman | 13 | a male relative | - |
| koumiss | 13 | an alcoholic beverage made from fermented mare's milk; made originally by nomads of central Asia | - |
| keycard | 17 | a plastic card that has a magnetically coded strip that is scanned in order to operate a mechanism | - |
| keyword | 18 | - | - |
| kinfolk | 18 | people descended from a common ancestor | - |
| kimchee | 18 | - | - |
| knacker | 17 | someone who buys old buildings or ships and breaks them up to recover the materials in them | - |
| kumquat | 22 | any of several trees or shrubs of the genus Fortunella bearing small orange-colored edible fruits with thick sweet-flavored skin and sour pulp | - |
| kitschy | 19 | effusively or insincerely emotional | - |
| kachina | 16 | a carved doll wearing the costume of a particular Pueblo spirit; usually presented to a child as a gift | - |
| khedive | 18 | one of the Turkish viceroys who ruled Egypt between 1867 and 1914 | - |
| kiddush | 16 | - | - |
| katydid | 16 | large green long-horned grasshopper of North America; males produce shrill sounds by rubbing together special organs on the forewings | - |
| keening | 12 | - | - |
| kiloton | 11 | a measure of explosive power (of an atomic weapon) equal to that of 1000 tons of TNT | - |
| knavish | 17 | marked by skill in deception | - |
| knobbed | 16 | used of old persons or old trees; covered with knobs or knots | a knobbed stick |
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8 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| knocking | 19 | the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing) | the knocking grew louder |
| kindness | 13 | tendency to be kind and forgiving | - |
| keyboard | 18 | device consisting of a set of keys on a piano or organ or typewriter or typesetting machine or computer or the like | - |
| kangaroo | 13 | any of several herbivorous leaping marsupials of Australia and New Guinea having large powerful hind legs and a long thick tail | - |
| knockout | 18 | a very attractive or seductive looking woman | - |
| knickers | 18 | (used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee | - |
| knuckles | 18 | (used in the plural) a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand | - |
| kerosene | 12 | a flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters | - |
| knitting | 13 | needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine | - |
| kneeling | 13 | supporting yourself on your knees | - |
| kamikaze | 27 | a fighter plane used for suicide missions by Japanese pilots in World War II | - |
| ketamine | 14 | a general anesthetic and tranquilizer (not a barbiturate) that is administered intravenously or intramuscularly; used mainly by veterinarians or for minor surgery with geriatric or pediatric patients; taken in large doses it causes hallucinations similar to those associated with the use of PCP | - |
| knapsack | 20 | a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder | - |
| keepsake | 18 | something of sentimental value | - |
| kerchief | 20 | a square scarf that is folded into a triangle and worn over the head or about the neck | - |
| keystone | 15 | a central cohesive source of support and stability | the keystone of campaign reform was the ban on soft money |
| kindling | 14 | material for starting a fire | - |
| kilowatt | 15 | a unit of power equal to 1000 watts | - |
| kickback | 26 | a commercial bribe paid by a seller to a purchasing agent in order to induce the agent to enter into the transaction | - |
| kingship | 18 | the dignity or rank or position of a king | - |
| kilogram | 15 | one thousand grams; the basic unit of mass adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites | a kilogram is approximately 2.2 pounds |
| knockoff | 24 | an unauthorized copy or imitation | - |
| kabbalah | 19 | an esoteric or occult matter resembling the Kabbalah that is traditionally secret | - |
| kickball | 20 | - | - |
| kielbasa | 14 | - | - |
| knobbing | 17 | - | - |
| kidnaped | 16 | - | - |
| kissable | 14 | - | - |
| klondike | 17 | a form of solitaire that begins with seven piles of cards with the top cards facing up; descending sequences of cards of alternating colors are built on these piles; as aces become available they are placed above the seven piles; the object is to build sequences in suit from ace to king as the remaining cards are dealt out one at a time | - |
| kerplunk | 18 | - | - |
| kinetics | 14 | the branch of mechanics concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies | - |
| kinkiest | 16 | - | - |
| knotting | 13 | - | - |
| knightly | 19 | being attentive to women like an ideal knight | - |
| katakana | 16 | - | - |
| kibitzer | 23 | (Yiddish) a meddler who offers unwanted advice to others | - |
| kingfish | 19 | large edible mackerel of temperate United States coastal Atlantic waters | - |
| knothole | 15 | a hole in a board where a knot came out | - |
| knuckler | 18 | a baseball pitch thrown with little speed or spin | - |
| kolinsky | 19 | - | - |
| kreplach | 19 | - | - |
| keelhaul | 15 | - | - |
| keffiyeh | 24 | - | - |
| kidnaper | 15 | someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom) | - |
| kindless | 13 | - | - |
| kinglike | 17 | having the rank of or resembling or befitting a king | - |
| knitwear | 15 | knitted clothing | - |
| knowable | 17 | capable of being known | - |
| kababbed | 19 | - | - |
| kabaddis | 16 | - | - |
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9 letter words
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| knowledge | 18 | the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning | - |
| kidnapped | 19 | - | - |
| kidnapper | 18 | someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom) | - |
| kilometer | 15 | a metric unit of length equal to 1000 meters (or 0.621371 miles) | - |
| knackered | 20 | very tired | - |
| knowingly | 20 | with full knowledge and deliberation | - |
| kilometre | 15 | a metric unit of length equal to 1000 meters (or 0.621371 miles) | - |
| kitchener | 18 | British field marshal (1850-1916) | - |
| kundalini | 14 | - | - |
| knockdown | 23 | a blow that knocks the opponent off his feet | - |
| kerfuffle | 22 | a disorderly outburst or tumult | - |
| keystroke | 20 | the stroke of a key; one depression of a key on a keyboard | the number of keystrokes was used as a measure of work |
| kidnaping | 17 | - | - |
| kickstand | 20 | a swiveling metal rod attached to a bicycle or motorcycle or other two-wheeled vehicle; the rod lies horizontally when not in use but can be kicked into a vertical position as a support to hold the vehicle upright when it is not being ridden | - |
| kilohertz | 25 | one thousand periods per second | - |
| kinkiness | 17 | - | - |
| kababbing | 20 | - | - |
| kabalisms | 17 | - | - |
| kabalists | 15 | - | - |
| kabbalahs | 20 | - | - |
| kabbalism | 19 | adherence to some extreme traditional theological concept or interpretation | - |
| kabbalist | 17 | a student of the Jewish Kabbalah | - |
| kabeljous | 22 | - | - |
| kabeljouw | 25 | - | - |
| kabloonas | 15 | - | - |
| kabloonat | 15 | - | - |
| kabobbing | 20 | - | - |
| kaboodles | 16 | - | - |
| kachahris | 21 | - | - |
| kachumber | 22 | - | - |
| kadaitcha | 19 | - | - |
| kaddishes | 18 | - | - |
| kaddishim | 20 | - | - |
| kaffiyahs | 25 | - | - |
| kaffiyehs | 25 | - | - |
| kafuffles | 22 | - | - |
| kahikatea | 20 | New Zealand evergreen valued for its light easily worked wood | - |
| kahikatoa | 20 | - | - |
| kaikawaka | 24 | - | - |
| kaikomako | 23 | - | - |
| kailyaird | 17 | - | - |
| kailyards | 17 | - | - |
| kaimakams | 21 | - | - |
| kairomone | 15 | - | - |
| kaiserdom | 16 | - | - |
| kaiserins | 13 | - | - |
| kaiserism | 15 | - | - |
| kakarikis | 21 | - | - |
| kakemonos | 19 | - | - |
| kakiemons | 19 | - | - |
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10 letter words
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| kidnapping | 20 | (law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment | - |
| knighthood | 22 | aristocrats holding the rank of knight | - |
| kookaburra | 20 | Australian kingfisher having a loud cackling cry | - |
| kingfisher | 21 | nonpasserine large-headed bird with a short tail and long sharp bill; usually crested and bright-colored; feed mostly on fish | - |
| knickknack | 30 | miscellaneous curios | - |
| knackwurst | 23 | short thick highly seasoned sausage | - |
| kabalistic | 18 | - | - |
| kabaragoya | 20 | - | - |
| kabbalisms | 20 | - | - |
| kabbalists | 18 | - | - |
| kabeljouws | 26 | - | - |
| kachumbers | 23 | - | - |
| kadaitchas | 20 | - | - |
| kaffirboom | 24 | - | - |
| kahikateas | 21 | - | - |
| kahikatoas | 21 | - | - |
| kaikawakas | 25 | - | - |
| kaikomakos | 24 | - | - |
| kailyairds | 18 | - | - |
| kairomones | 16 | - | - |
| kaiserdoms | 17 | - | - |
| kaiserisms | 16 | - | - |
| kaisership | 19 | - | - |
| kalamkaris | 20 | - | - |
| kalanchoes | 19 | - | - |
| kalendared | 16 | - | - |
| kaliphates | 19 | - | - |
| kallikrein | 18 | - | - |
| kallitypes | 19 | - | - |
| kalsomined | 17 | - | - |
| kalsomines | 16 | - | - |
| kamerading | 18 | - | - |
| kanamycins | 21 | - | - |
| kangarooed | 16 | - | - |
| kantikoyed | 22 | - | - |
| kaolinised | 15 | - | - |
| kaolinises | 14 | - | - |
| kaolinites | 14 | - | - |
| kaolinitic | 16 | - | - |
| kaolinized | 24 | - | - |
| kaolinizes | 23 | - | - |
| kaolinoses | 14 | - | - |
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Imagine this: you're diving into a treasure chest of words, and suddenly you stumble upon a dazzling collection of words starting with K. These words are like the mischievous tricksters of the English language, sneaking in with their quirky sounds and captivating spellings. From the crisp "kitchen" to the exotic "kaleidoscope," words starting with K have a unique charm that can add a touch of magic to our everyday conversations. Let's unravel the mystery behind these intriguing words and discover why they hold such a special place in our lexicon.
About "words starting with K"
The letter K is a bit of an enigma in the English language. It's not the most frequently used letter, but when it does appear, it often makes a statement. The pronunciation of K can either be silent, as in "knight," or pronounced with a hard, percussive sound, as in "kite." This dual personality gives words starting with K a distinctive flair. For example, consider how different "knife" would feel if it were spelled "nife." The silent K adds a historical depth, harking back to Old English and Germanic roots.
The position of K in words also influences their overall feel and meaning. Placing K at the beginning often imbues the word with a sense of strength and clarity. Words like "king," "keen," and "kick" all convey powerful, decisive actions or qualities. On the other hand, when K is nestled within a word, it can create a sense of intricacy and complexity, as seen in "kaleidoscope" or "knapsack." These words invite us to explore their meanings more deeply, adding layers to our understanding and usage of the language.
Popular word examples
Let's dive into some popular examples of words starting with K that showcase their fascinating qualities and usages.
Kite
- Definition: A lightweight frame covered with paper or cloth, flown in the wind at the end of a long string.
- Example in a Sentence: "On a breezy afternoon, we went to the park to fly a kite."
- Fun Fact: The earliest kites were made over 2,000 years ago in China and were used for military purposes.
Kitchen
- Definition: A room or area where food is prepared and cooked.
- Example in a Sentence: "The aroma of freshly baked cookies filled the kitchen."
- Fun Fact: The word "kitchen" comes from the Old English "cycene," which is derived from the Latin "coquina."
Kangaroo
- Definition: A large marsupial from Australia known for its strong legs and hopping movement.
- Example in a Sentence: "We saw a kangaroo hopping across the outback during our trip to Australia."
- Fun Fact: The word "kangaroo" is believed to come from the Guugu Yimithirr word "gangurru," referring to a grey kangaroo.
Karaoke
- Definition: A form of entertainment where people sing along to recorded music using a microphone.
- Example in a Sentence: "We had a blast singing our favorite songs at the karaoke bar."
- Fun Fact: The word "karaoke" means "empty orchestra" in Japanese, combining "kara" (empty) and "oke" (orchestra).
Kettle
- Definition: A container used for boiling water, typically with a lid, spout, and handle.
- Example in a Sentence: "She put the kettle on the stove to make some tea."
- Fun Fact: The electric kettle was invented in the United States in 1891 by the Carpenter Electric Company.
Keyboard
- Definition: A set of keys used to operate a computer or typewriter.
- Example in a Sentence: "He typed furiously on the keyboard to finish his report."
- Fun Fact: The QWERTY layout of keyboards was designed in the 1870s by Christopher Sholes to prevent jamming in early typewriters.
Kiwi
- Definition: A small, flightless bird native to New Zealand, or the fruit named after it.
- Example in a Sentence: "We enjoyed a delicious kiwi for breakfast."
- Fun Fact: The kiwi bird is a national symbol of New Zealand, and its name is derived from the Maori language.
Knight
- Definition: A man granted an honorary title of knighthood by a monarch or other leader for service to the country.
- Example in a Sentence: "The knight pledged his loyalty to the king."
- Fun Fact: The silent K in "knight" reflects its Old English origins, where the word was pronounced with the K sound.
Knot
- Definition: An interlacing of rope, cord, or similar material tied or woven together.
- Example in a Sentence: "He tied a knot to secure the boat to the dock."
- Fun Fact: There are over 3,000 different types of knots, each with its own specific use and history.
Knowledge
- Definition: Information, understanding, or skills acquired through experience or education.
- Example in a Sentence: "Her extensive knowledge of history impressed everyone in the class."
- Fun Fact: The word "knowledge" comes from the Old English "cnawan," meaning "to know."
High-scoring scrabble examples
For Scrabble enthusiasts, words starting with K can significantly boost your score. Here are some high-scoring examples:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Quiz | 22 | A test of knowledge, especially as a competition. |
| Quixotic | 26 | Exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical. |
| Klutz | 18 | A clumsy person. |
| Knack | 13 | An acquired or natural skill at performing a task. |
| Kinkajou | 25 | A nocturnal mammal found in Central and South America. |
| Krypton | 16 | A chemical element with symbol Kr and atomic number 36. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle fans, take note! Here are some popular five-letter words starting with K to up your game:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Kinky | Involving or given to unusual sexual behavior. |
| Karma | The sum of a person's actions in this and previous states. |
| Knack | An acquired or natural skill at performing a task. |
| Kneed | To hit someone with one's knee. |
| Knoll | A small hill or mound. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Unusual and rare words starting with K add an exotic flair to our vocabulary. Here are some intriguing examples:
Kakistocracy
- Definition: Government by the least suitable or competent citizens.
- Interesting Fact: The term comes from the Greek words "kakistos" (worst) and "kratos" (rule).
- Example in a Sentence: "Many fear that corruption will lead to a kakistocracy."
Kerfuffle
- Definition: A commotion or fuss, especially one caused by conflicting views.
- Interesting Fact: The word likely originated from Scottish Gaelic "ciorbhal," meaning disorder.
- Example in a Sentence: "There was quite a kerfuffle over the new company policy."
Kintsugi
- Definition: The Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold lacquer.
- Interesting Fact: Kintsugi highlights breaks and repairs as part of the history of an object, rather than something to disguise.
- Example in a Sentence: "The kintsugi technique made the broken vase more beautiful than ever."
Kvetch
- Definition: To complain persistently.
- Interesting Fact: This word comes from Yiddish "kvetshn," meaning to squeeze or press.
- Example in a Sentence: "He tends to kvetch about the smallest inconveniences."
Kummerspeck
- Definition: Excess weight gained from emotional overeating.
- Interesting Fact: This German word translates literally to "grief bacon."
- Example in a Sentence: "After the breakup, she noticed some kummerspeck around her waist."
Final words
Exploring words starting with K is like embarking on a linguistic adventure, uncovering gems that enrich our language with their unique sounds and fascinating histories. Whether you're a Scrabble aficionado, a Wordle enthusiast, or just someone who loves the quirks of English, there's always more to discover in the world of K. So keep playing with words, keep exploring, and let the magic of K continue to captivate you!
